Artist Statement:
In some circles, I am known for my colorful intaglio prints, mixed media drawings and sculpture. Throughout my career, I have fluctuated between playful, abstract and representational imagery, while integrating life experiences with observations of our contemporary world. I like to explore the nature of God and man through visual art,and culture.
Technically speaking, my hand-pulled fine prints are experimental in character, often featuring the luminosity of ink through layering and viscosity printing techniques. While producing primarily intaglio monoprints and monotypes, printmaking has always been a comfortable, flexible medium to develop, refine and record my ideas and impressions. I have enjoyed experimenting with laser etching, screenprinting on encaustic along with repurposing wave-worn basalt rocks, wood and steel from the bygone lumber era, found along the beaches and shallows of the always inspiring Lake Superior.
Creating art provides me a visual environment to study spiritual matters. I look for the intersection of life and scripture… and dwell as much as I can, as long as I can, in that place. At times my art has a celebratory intent or prayerful origination. As the natural world reveals glimpses of characteristics of God’s divine creative nature, I believe that He alone makes the best art, our natural world and I can only hope to imitate some small facet of His creation. I use my art as an avenue to investigate such truth and ideally advance my relationship with God.
I am a bit of an entrepreneur too, living and working close to the big lake, in Northern Wisconsin, with my wife where I make art, teach some and make art.
Technically speaking, my hand-pulled fine prints are experimental in character, often featuring the luminosity of ink through layering and viscosity printing techniques. While producing primarily intaglio monoprints and monotypes, printmaking has always been a comfortable, flexible medium to develop, refine and record my ideas and impressions. I have enjoyed experimenting with laser etching, screenprinting on encaustic along with repurposing wave-worn basalt rocks, wood and steel from the bygone lumber era, found along the beaches and shallows of the always inspiring Lake Superior.
Creating art provides me a visual environment to study spiritual matters. I look for the intersection of life and scripture… and dwell as much as I can, as long as I can, in that place. At times my art has a celebratory intent or prayerful origination. As the natural world reveals glimpses of characteristics of God’s divine creative nature, I believe that He alone makes the best art, our natural world and I can only hope to imitate some small facet of His creation. I use my art as an avenue to investigate such truth and ideally advance my relationship with God.
I am a bit of an entrepreneur too, living and working close to the big lake, in Northern Wisconsin, with my wife where I make art, teach some and make art.
Professional Experience: Artist, Educator, Entrepreneur:
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